The Public Services Department administers all NAB activities relative to capital projects and public works. The duties include functions in the fields of transportation and public functions that the NAB adopts.
About the Public Services Director
Carl Weisner was born in Kotzebue and raised in Shungnak. Mayor Nelson appointed Carl as Public Services Director for the Northwest Arctic Borough in July 2021 after serving as the administrator for two years.
Carl served on the assembly for 13 years, five of which as assembly president. He graduated high school in 1997 at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka, Alaska, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. A majority of his work experience has been in the telecommunications industry. He previously worked for 15 years at OTZ Telecommunications, LLC.
Carl has high work ethic standards, and a philosophy that dependability and accountability are important in setting a good example to co-workers and staff. He see employees as the most important asset to any company’s success.
Carl and Susie Tickett have three boys together: Silas, Casen, and Remy.